Freeper's Day at the Races (Pre Race Thread) --The 130th Kentucky Derby

Associated Press ^ | May 1, 2004 | Amy Sancetta

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Looks like a muddy slog today, I'll take Lionheart wire to wire with a late charge from Quintons Gold Rush.

[hoosiermama]

Wish the sun shown bright on the Ol Kentucky Home!

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Not a lot of sun out there to be had right now..lol!

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[hoosiermama]

HOw I know and my yard is desperately needing some attention.....Maybe it'll clear up.

[LadyShallott]

You can't enjoy the Derby without the Julep's:

1 bottle Kentucky Bourbon

3 cups Fresh Mint Leaves

24 Fresh Mint Sprigs

6 Lemon Twists


Bring a half-cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add 1 cup of sugar. Refrigerate until cool. Pour bourbon into a 1-1/2 quart jar and add mint leaves. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Strain liquor into a pitcher and discard the mint. Sweeten to taste with sugar and water mixture.


Fill a julep cup or a Collins glass with cracked ice. Add infused bourbon and stir until glass frosts. Take a twist of lemon and rub it on the rim of the glass and toss it into the drink. Garnish with mint sprigs. Serves 6.

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[nuconvert]

looks like a sloppy track, alright

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Thank you, how could I forget!

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Sunny here

[Miss Marple]

Rain has stopped up here. I am going out to pull some weeds before it starts in again.

I pick Imperialism. Since the track is wet, I think that the field will perform differently, and I am impressed with the trainer, a 21-year old woman with a winning record of 26%. Also, I would be tempted to bet on Pollard's Vision, simply out of sentiment.

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Here's a look at the new jockey patches this year..

[nuconvert]

Great pics

You doing a live thread later?

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I'll be out at the track, I may start one before I leave..

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Forecast is for drizzle pretty much the whole day..

[Republic Rocker]

AND DOWN THE STRETCH THEY COME..........!

A California Bump for OUR 'OL KENTUCKY HOME!

[nuconvert]

OH? Lucky you!

It's something I've always thought I'd like to do at least once. Someday........

Don't think I've missed the calling of more than 1 race in 30 yrs. Nothing more exciting than hearing ,
" And DOWN THE STRETCH THEY COME!!"

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[nuconvert]

....the phrase of the day....lol
And a great one it is!